Showing 1 - 10 of 15
Floodwall subsidy budget slashed after scrutiny
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 21/01/2013
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has trimmed the state budget to subsidise industrial estates' flood-wall construction by 334 million baht to 2.67 billion.
Chevrolet celebrates record sales year
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 11/01/2013
» Chevrolet, part of US-based General Motors (GM), ended 2012 with record-breaking sales growth of 139% over 2011, thanks to the government's first-time car buyer scheme and strong post-flood demand.
Wage hike compounded by tougher labour rules
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 30/11/2012
» Tougher enforcement of labour laws is adding to the costs of businesses already shouldering the higher daily minimum wage, says Adecco, the Swiss human resources firm.
Cement consumption exceeds goal
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 15/11/2012
» SARABURI : Cement consumption this year is on track to surpass the target of 8-10% thanks to continued government investment in mass transit projects, says the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA).
Truckers concerned about liberalisation
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 12/10/2012
» Local land transport operators are worried about a possible influx of US and European companies to Thailand through Asean nominees as Western markets decline.
Back to the fields
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 19/06/2012
» Climbing to the top of the corporate ladder in a cosmopolitan city is nothing short of a dream come true for young expats working abroad.
Ex-ante risk financing for added assurance
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 07/06/2012
» Flood-management infrastructure is not quite a panacea, as the Thai government will still face a risk period of shouldering uninsured economic losses should flooding reoccur while the system is being built, says Swiss Re, the leading global reinsurer.
French partner to take 86% in AXA
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 30/05/2012
» AXA Insurance Plc, facing more than 6 billion baht in flood-related losses, is seeking government approval to raise its French partner's holding in the company beyond the 49% foreign limit.
American Standard staying put
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 10/05/2012
» Despite severe flood damage, American Standard B&K has made a comeback and remains committed to Thailand.
Flood-prevention plans need vigilance
Business, Soonya Vanichkorn, Published on 04/05/2012
» To retain reinsurers' confidence in the country's flood management, the government should focus on maintenance of projects and develop one consistent source of information about nationwide flood defences, says JBA Risk Management.